Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1887-12-24
WASHINGTON.
The neutrality-suspicious. Hopeful
Senator's Wives.

Senator's Wives.
Special Correspondence Of the IN7ER.OcrAS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-It has been
rumored for several days past that an
agreement has been reached between
Carlisle, Randall and the president, on
the tariff question. 1t has been alleged
that a compromise bill has been agreed
upon; n which conservative Republic
cans as we'll as good Democrats, would
feel obliged to support, for the general
welfare. The bill in question vas stated
to DO q reduction Of the taxes on tobacco,
sugar and whisky. 1t seemed to come
from an authentics source, and hence was
run down. Various followers Of RAN
dali were seen, and then the adherents
of Carlisle were interviewed. Finally,
the great protsctionist Democrat, Ran
dali, was cornered in his library, and he
declared, as his followers had previously
said, that "there is absolutely no truth
in tho report. Such a bill could not pass
the house." Mr.. Carlisle. in his parlors
at the Riggs, seemed to tako especial
pleasure in denying the rumor. Flo said:
THE bill might please me in some par
ticulars; but it could never pass the
house," That seems to settle the matter.
No such bill is contemplated, and no
such bill will be introduced.
The general belief is that the senate
will not be influenced by the charges
which are being 30 vigorously made
against Col. Villas. He will probably be
confirmed within a day or two. The
senate will no be partisan in the matter.
Several good Republican senators who
do not profess to like Col. Villas, never
theless say that he is the choice Of tho
president, and the Democratic party
must be RESPONSIBLE for his good or bad
administration. Inasmuch as they re-
gard it in that manner, and the Demo-
cratic senators are strongly i'll favor of
his confirmation, it does not appear that
the Wisconsin statesman need to lose
any sleep over the matter.
Hon. j. S. GARRISON, OF Iowa, member
of the Republican National committee
for the Hawkeye state, is in the city with
his family. He will remain here until
after the holidays. In conversation this
evening, he said: III can sec no reason
why the Republican party should have
any apprehension concerning the result
of next years national contest. The his
tory of the Republican party is a history
Of success on all occasions in which there
has been a fair fight. Occasionally the
Democratic party has hidden bohind
s~ubterfuges, and succeeded in yelling
the real issue from the people. Now, by
the action Of their president, the real is
sue is acknowledged, and we know just
what are to be the lines and the direction
Of them, for tho battle. On all occasions
when the people have been plainly asked
whether they preferred free::j trade, or
protection, they have responded for pro-
lection. They will do it again."
Concerning tho matter Of candidates,
Mr.. Clarkson said: "The Democrats are
Obliged to nominate Cleveland. They
do not like him, and they would prefer
some olse; but they are Obliged to
{gAN0 IA VII Nv VA 1lullNs luO let-
publicans are at liberty to choose any
one of several good men. Mr.. Blaine,
Mr.. Allison, Mr.. Shcrman-there are
three good men and either OF them car,
defeat Mr.. Cleveland. Othcrs, those
gentlemen who have preferences, could
name at least a score Of good mon in the
Republican party. either one of whom
can win at the head of the ticket, upon q
protection PLATFORM"
The society rumor which a.itatod
many minds recently has been dispellod.
1t was said that tho wives Of the Mime.
sofa senators were inimical to each other,
and that they would not recognize each
other III the matter of calls and visits.
The ladies have been out driving and
calling upon their friends together SOW.
eral times this week. 1t would be ex.
ceedingly unfortunate if such friends as
Senators Sabin and Davis were to allow
their wives to play school girl and quar-.
rel in that manner. They are both good
looking and Intelligent ladies', although
Mrs. Davis is the younger and therefore
the more vivacious. Notonly Minnesots
people, but tho general society of the
capital is pleased to see these ladies OF
such good terms after all Of the unpleas,
ant rumors Of arrangement.
There are too many Dakota people her,
already, and I am informed that NOR,
are coming. Asuperabundance oftalen
is tho curse of the territory. As the As
syrians came down like wolves on til,
fold, SO come the Dakotans every yea
to Washington. Every one of them ha,
All idea, or thinks that he has. Durin.
the past two months l have told the poo
pie OF Dakota, through various organs
that they should raise a sufficient sun
ofmoney to pay for the time and service.
Of ono good man and send him here t,
look after the Dawes bill, or any bill fol
the opening Of the Sioux reservation
They have not hearkoned unto the word
of wisdom. If they had all united i,
sending John J. kleiner, who has acccs
to the ears of tho members. that woult
have been sufficient. But John II. Kin.
had to come. l am unable to see tina
he adds material strength to the cause
There are two bills before the senate al
ready, and both Of them ars faulty
Neither Of them will DO changed. Mi
Dawes thinks he knows all about it, ant
Mr.. King thinks that his bill, which wa
introduced by Senator Jones, is tho bes
bill ever conceived by man. Each bill
is as long as tho moral law, and is 8,
susceptible of amendment and misinter
probation, that neither bill will ever be
come a law. Especially obnoxious ar
the clauses relating to schools for til
Indians. Appointment Republican rcr
! resentative said this afternoon: "Can'
: some man framea bill which shall sim
E plv divide that rosaryatinn and Throw